Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is a gouache drawing by G. Peter Jemison. It dates from 1984 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Untitled is a mixed-media drawing by G. Peter Jemison, created in 1984, utilizing a brown paper bag as its integral base. The work combines gouache, crayon, pencil, and colored pencil to depict a vibrant scene.
Subject & Meaning
The artwork features a central red figure adorned with a feathered headdress, engaged in drawing a bow. This figure is set against a simplistic yet vivid backdrop of a blue sky with clouds and a green field, inviting interpretation of its narrative or symbolic intent.
Technique & Style
The piece exhibits a juxtaposition of bright, expressive colors with rough, uneven lines, reflecting a deliberate choice of textured, spontaneous execution. The incorporation of the paper bag's natural texture adds an element of rusticity.
History & Provenance
Created in 1984, the artwork is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection, though specific details about its creation context or initial exhibition history are not highlighted in available information.
Context
While specific contextual details about the artwork's creation are scarce, its use of a disposable item (a paper bag) as a canvas might suggest commentary on the ephemeral or the revaluation of everyday materials in art.
Artist & collection
Artist
G. Peter Jemison is a Native American artist, curator, educator, and author. He is a citizen of the Seneca Nation of Indians.
